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What Did You Come To Realize In 2018?

By Carol Williams

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December 14, 2018 01:00 AM

"I've come to realize I can trust myself. I have survived so much and I will survive whatever is coming next."
-Becka

I had a proud moment yesterday morning when I opened up Facebook and saw a post by one of my granddaughters.

The question was "What Did You Come To Realize in 2018?" Her answer brought tears to my eyes and it got me to thinking how important her realization is to succeed in life. I'm so glad she has been able to reach this point so early in her life. Besides being wise, she has beauty going for her.

What did you come to realize in 2018 and how will that help you in the future?

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Change is something you can depend on and adapting is important. This isn't new but each passing year reminds of that time when you no longer breathe and change stops.

Dec 14, 2018 01:26 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol you should be very proud of her. It would be great if we all could come to that realization.

Dec 14, 2018 02:27 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

While I have known for a long time that control can be an illusive thing, which is transitory at best. It was driven home in 2018. I also learned that control also equates to responsibility and you may not want it!

Dec 14, 2018 04:07 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Carol, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!

Dec 14, 2018 04:15 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- how lucky is your granddaughter that she has already realized it!!! One thing that has become clear to me it's not only the world that changes around me but I too am changing!

Dec 14, 2018 05:10 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

That was very enlightening and special Carol Williams, Thank you!

Dec 14, 2018 09:04 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This question provides a good challenge for all of us.

Dec 15, 2018 06:31 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Carol Williams - I can see why you are bursting with pride. Your grand-daughter Becka is very special indeed. Happy Saturday.

Dec 15, 2018 11:08 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Mike Baltierra ,
More education is always a good thing!

Dec 15, 2018 11:15 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Joe Pryor ,
When we can no long adapt we're doomed, aren't we?

Dec 15, 2018 11:16 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi George Souto ,
Some people never do which is sad for them. Life has so much potential when we can trust ourselves.

Dec 15, 2018 11:17 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat ,
Having control isn't always all it's cracked up to be, is it? Like the saying goes, be careful what you wish for. You may just get it... and then realize you don't really want it.

And, thanks so much for the Feature in the Old Farts Club! Always appreciate that.

Dec 15, 2018 11:18 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy Streib ,
We have to change and adapt, don't we? We have to stay true to our values but also have to be able to adapt to the realities of change around us. We must embrace change and figure out how to utilize it for the good of ourselves and those we care about.

Dec 15, 2018 11:21 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS ,
It was an important realization for Becka. I pray it sticks!

Dec 15, 2018 11:22 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Indeed it does, Roy. Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 15, 2018 11:22 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Thank you, Sheri Sperry - MCNE® . Yes she it. She is currently living in Germany with her husband and I'm sure faces new challenges every day. It's been a good experience for her, though. We grow through facing challenges.

Dec 15, 2018 11:25 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

It is confounding how much misery some of us can experience and still remain standing tall and walking like nothing happened. We are so much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. You hear people say things like, "Oh, I would never survive that," and I think to myself, oh, yes, you will.

Dec 15, 2018 03:19 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

What a beautiful and wise young woman Becka is, Carol. I know you're proud as proud can be of her - and rightfully so!

As for the question - it's something I need to ponder...just like choosing a favorite quote - I have SO many of them! LOL

Dec 18, 2018 08:56 PM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents

So true! When my husband was ill people would often ask me how I do it. I never really gave it a thought. You just do what ya gotta do in any given moment. We all have our burdens. It's how we handle them that determines whether we learn and grow and decide to be happy. The changes in Becka have been amazing and I'm very proud of her.

Dec 19, 2018 08:43 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS ,
Yes, I'm very proud of her. Many of her challenges, of course, were of her own doing but the changes she has made are amazing! When I saw her this summer I was so pleased.

Dec 19, 2018 08:45 AM